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	Bitter Melon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The main constituent of bitter melon is a steroidal saponin-charantin, and is the constituent responsible for the fruit's anti-diabetic effects.
		Although the action of bitter melon is not strong enough to be a first line treatment in these individuals, it is a useful adjunctive treatment to any protocol.
		Bitter melon is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women.
	www.supplementnews.org /bitter-melon (644 words)

	Bitter melon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bitter melon is often used in Chinese cooking for its bitter flavor, typically in stir-fries (often with pork and douchi), soups, and also as tea.
		Bitter melon is rarely used in mainland Japan, but is a significant component of Okinawan cuisine.
		Bitter melon is traditionally regarded by Asians, as well as Panamanians and Colombians, as useful for preventing and treating malaria.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bitter_melon (1202 words)

	Bitter Melon
		The bitter melon is an anti-diabetic, which has been shown to increase the number of beta cells by the pancreas, thereby improving the body's ability to produce insulin.
		Bitter melon grows in tropical areas, including parts of the Amazon, East Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and throughout South America, where it is used as a food as well as a medicine.
		Nutritional analysis of bitter melon reveals that it is rich in iron, and it has twice the beta carotene of broccoli and twice the calcium amount of spinach.
	members.aol.com /balsamgourd/bitter_melon.htm (546 words)

	Welcome to the National Bitter Melon Council!
		The National Bitter Melon Council (NBMC) is devoted to the cultivation of a vibrant, diverse community through the promotion and distribution of Bitter Melon.
		Bitter Melon, also known as Balsam pear, balsamina (Spanish), ku gua or foo gwa (Chinese), and assorossie (French), is a truly unique and bitter ingredient that is not yet well known in the United States.
		Bitter compounds evolved in plants as a mechanism to deter consumption by animals.
	www.bittermelon.org (283 words)

	Database File: Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia, Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia, Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia, ...
		Bitter melon grows in tropical areas, including parts of the Amazon, east Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, and is cultivated throughout South America as a food and medicine.
		Bitter melon capsules and tinctures are becoming more widely available in the United States and are employed by natural health practitioners for diabetes, viruses, colds and flu, cancer and tumors, high cholesterol, and psoriasis.
		Bitter melon traditionally has been used as an abortive and has been documented with weak uterine stimulant activity; therefore, it is contraindicated during pregnancy.
	www.rain-tree.com /bitmelon.htm (3433 words)

	MDidea Extracts Professional:Standardized Herbal Extracts Series:Bitter melon P.E.,Momordica charantia,Charantin ...
		Bitter Melon is being studied in the support treatment of diabetes and psoriasis.
		Bitter melon has twice the potassium of bananas and is also rich in vitamin A and C. Bitter Melon is also known by the names Karela and Balsam Pear.
		Bitter melon is a vegetable, eaten in certain countries such as India and Asia.
	www.mdidea.com /products/herbextract/bittermelon/data.html (2208 words)

	Bitter Melon Herbal Supplement from Herbal Extracts Plus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Bitter Melon is a fast-growing annual vine that is native to the tropical and subtropical climates of Africa and Asia, where it grows in the warm-weather savannas and bush, but this fast-growing climber has also been naturalized in the Americas, where it may reach a height of six feet.
		Bitter Melon is a considered a "cooling" tonic that is used to generally cool the body and reduce fever.
		Bitter Melon is said to be an effective anthelmintic that destroys parasites and expels worms from the intestinal tract.
	www.herbalextractsplus.com /bitter-melon.cfm (775 words)

	Bitter Melon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Bitter melon grows in tropical areas, including parts of East Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America, where it is used as a food as well as a medicine.
		Although the seeds, leaves, and vines of bitter melon have all been used, the fruit is the safest and most prevalent part of the plant used medicinally.
		Bitter melon is not recommended for pregnant women.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Herb/Bitter_Melon.htm (583 words)

	Bitter Melon (Karela) Bitter Gourd for Diabetes Mellitus, Blood Sugar, Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia, Ayurvedic ...
		Bitter Melon, also known as Karela, Momordica Charantia or Bitter Gourd is a herb that helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps body functions operating normally.
		At least three diverse groups of components in bitter melon been have indicated to have hipoglicémicas actions (sugar of the blood that lower) or others of the potential advantage in mellitus of the diabetes.
		Bitter Melon blocks the formation of glucose in the bloodstream and breaks down the barrier that prevents cells from using their own natural insulin.
	www.morphemeremedies.com /bittermelon.htm (1458 words)

	Bitter Melon Pills - Momordica charantia - Herbal Extracts Plus Herbs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia), a commonly consumed vegetable is used as an adjunct in the management of diabetes mellitus.
		These data suggest that Bitter Melon feeding leads to a general decrease in tissue fat accumulation and that such an effect is mediated in part by enhanced sympathetic activity and lipolysis.
		Bitter Melon or its bioactive ingredient(s) could be used as a dietary adjunct in the control of body weight and blood glucose.
	www.bittermelonpills.com /default.htm (1437 words)

	Bitter Melon
		But really, bitter melon is a delicious vegetable – when cooked right and when latent taste buds on the tongue are given the chance to become acquainted with the most misunderstood and maligned of the five primary flavors.
		Rich in iron, bitter melon has twice the beta carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, twice the potassium of bananas, and contains vitamins C and B 1 to 3, phosphorus and good dietary fiber.
		Riper melons that are milder in bitterness are lighter green in color with tinges of yellow on the outside.
	www.thaifoodandtravel.com /features/bitterm.html (801 words)

	naturesway
		Bitter melon is a fruit that is widely used as food as well as medicine in Asia.
		The bitter melon is an anti-diabetic, which is believed to increase the number of beta cells by the pancreas, thereby could improve the body's ability to produce insulin.
		Two proteins, alpha- and beta-momorcharin, in the seeds of the bitter melon, appeared to modulate the activity of lymphocytes and could suppress macrophage activity, but were non-cytotoxic.
	www.geocities.com /bgherbs/bittergreenherbs.html (1976 words)

	Bitter Melon Tea
		Bitter melon is scientifically known as Momordica charantia.
		Bitter melon at times is referred to as bitter gourd.
		The bitter melon fruit derived its name from the plants' quick tendency of turning bitter.
	www.herbalpalace.com /Bitter-Melon-Tea.html (268 words)

	Bitter Melon : by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
		Bitter Melon : by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Bitter Melon by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Momordica charantia or bitter melon is traditionally used for diabetes in Asia, Africa, and South America.
		Bitter melon, also called bitter gourd, is also a medicinal plant used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for various conditions, including blood sugar control.
		There was a high degree of consensus (>50%) for bitter melon use in the treatment of gastrointestinal and viral disease among 47 groups of village informants in the general population, while 19 traditional healers reported a larger and broader set of bitter melon uses.
	www.raysahelian.com /bittermelon.html (1011 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Bitter melon has been observed to have blood sugar-lowering effects, but there is only limited research specifically using bitter melon in humans.
		Bitter melon should not be use by patients with diabetes unless they are closely supervised by a qualified health care provider.
		Bitter melon cannot be recommended during pregnancy or breast-feeding because of the risk of birth defects or spontaneous abortion.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8513/31402/348736.html?d=dmtContent (1529 words)

	Bitter Melon - Tao Of Herbs
		Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) History: The bitter melon plant is common in East Asia and parts of the United States.
		Bitter Melon is rich in potassium, vitamin A and C, and á- and b- momorcharin.
		Bitter Melon is a popular traditional remedy used by Diabetics and people with high blood sugar levels.
	www.taoofherbs.com /categories/347/BitterMelon.htm (395 words)

	My Bittermelon Page!
		Bitter melons or "korola" and "uchhe" as they are called in Bengali are used a lot in Bengali cooking.
		Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) is a member of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, and a relative of squash, watermelon, muskmelon, and cucumber.
		Green bitter melons are also enjoyed as part of other vegetable curries for example stir fried with potatoes or curried with with eggplant and onions.
	milonee.net /bengali_recipes/bitter-melon/bittermelon.html (1280 words)

	Bitter Melon
		Being a relatively common food item, bitter melon was traditionally used for a dazzling array of conditions by people in tropical regions.
		Bitter melon seeds were investigated in China in the 1980s as a potential contraceptive.
		Furthermore, diabetics taking hypoglycemic medications (such as chlorpropamide, glyburide, or phenformin) or insulin should use bitter melon only under medical supervision, as it may potentiate the effectiveness of the medications and lead to severe hypoglycemia.
	www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_bitter_melon.htm (473 words)

	Momordica Charantia L - BITTER MELON. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Bitter melon has twice the potassium of bananas and is also rich in vitamin A and C. Pare is a monoecious climber with dark green, deeply lobed leaves with hairs on it.
		Bitter melon seems to be supportive in HIV, several proteins (such as alpha - and beta momocharin) have HIV inhibitory effects in vitro.
		Map 30 is a specific protein in bitter melon, that is useful in treating HIV infection.
	www.tropilab.com /momordica-cha.html (352 words)

	Amazon.com: Bitter Melon: Nature's Anti-Diabetic: Books: W. G. Goreja (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Bitter Melon plant yields a fruit that is approximately 8 inches in length, medium to light green in color, that resembles a rough, warty cucumber or gourd with shiny, waxy flesh.
		The edges of the leaves of the Bitter Melon plant are jagged or "dog-eaten" in appearance, which is the source of the Latin name, Momordica, meaning "to bite." The more popular name, Bitter Melon, comes from the fact that the fruit, leaves, roots and seeds of the plants all taste very bitter.
		Bitter Melon is very rich in iron, potassium and calcium in particular, and it is packed with beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamins C, B1, B2 and B3.
	www.amazon.com /Bitter-Melon-Anti-Diabetic-W-Goreja/dp/0974296201 (1453 words)

	Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear, Bitter Gourd - Food Reference
		Bitter melon is actually a member of the squash family and resembles a cucumber with bumpy skin.
		Bitter melon is used mostly in Asian and Indian cooking.
		Bitter melons are available fresh from April to September in most Asian markets and can occasionally be found in larger supermarkets.
	www.foodreference.com /html/art-bitter-melon.html (372 words)

	Tell Me About Bitter Melon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Bitter melon is commonly used as a vegetable in tropical areas such as East Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America.
		In addition to being a food source, bitter melon is employed as an herbal remedy in many parts of the world.
		While the seeds, leaves and vines of bitter melon may all be used, the fruit is used most often for medicinal purposes.
	www.chiroweb.com /hg/tellmeabout/bitter_melon.html (400 words)

	Bitter Melon, Karela, Bitter Gourd for Diabetes Mellitus, Blood Sugar
		Bitter gourd being rich in all the essential vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A, B1, B2, C and Iron, its regular use helps to prevent many complications such as hypertension, eye complications, neuritis and defective metabolism of carbohydrates.
		Bitter gourd is a highly beneficial help in the treatment of blood disorders like blood boils, scabies, itching, psoriasis, ring-worm and other fungal diseases.
		Bitter Melon is highly beneficial in the treatment of blood disorders like blood boils, scabies, itching, psoriasis, ring-worm and other fungal diseases.
	www.ayurvediccure.com /bittergourd.htm (1015 words)

	LaCook - Taiwanese White-bitter Melon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Like bitter melon, the white-bitter melon has a bitter and acrid flavor except that it has a white appearance.
		Both bitter melon and white-bitter melon are commonly used as vegetables in Chinese cooking.
		Bitter melon is also quite popular in Vietnam, India, and the Philippines.
	home.att.net /~lacook1.0/info/bitterMelon.htm (121 words)

	Momordica... Chinese bitter melon
		I want to stress that each person is an individual, with a unique dietary pattern and a unique metabolism and lifestyle, and so I attempt here to give only general starting points as far as doses which seem to be effective (for those with whom I've had direct experience and observations).
		It actually has an interesting flavor, which is slightly, but not offensively bitter, and in a way, is also "buttery" tasting.
		Directions for ingesting the dried fruits are numerous, however, the dried fruit, should be stored in halves or quarters of fruits, after drying, to preserve their medicinal strength.
	www.desertbloomherbs.com /monographs/Chinesebittermelon.html (810 words)

	herb data, bitter melon, Momordica charantia, Balsam pear, holisticonline.com
		An as yet unidentified constituent in bitter melon inhibits the enzyme guanylate cyclase, that may benefit people with psoriasis.
		A relatively common food item, bitter melon was traditionally used for a dazzling array of conditions by people in tropical regions.
		Furthermore, diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs (such as chlorpropamide, glyburide, or phenformin) or insulin should use bitter melon only under medical supervision, as it may potentiate the effectiveness of the drugs and lead to severe hypoglycemia.
	www.holistic-online.com /Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h31.htm (483 words)

	Natural Remedies for Diabetes
		Bitter Melon (momordica charantia) is a vegetable / fruit that has long been used as a folk medicine in the treatment of diabetes.
		The constituents of bitter melon with anti-diabetic properties are believed to be charantin and an insulin-like polypeptide (polypeptide P).
		It is believed that bitter melon has a direct action similar to insulin.
	www.diabetes-remedy.com /herbal-remedies/diabetes-remedy/natural-remedies-for-diabetes (1626 words)

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